WWE’s “Speed” web series has a new men’s champion.
Dragon Lee dethroned Andrade on Wednesday’s episode of the show, finding an inside cradle roll-up pin to win with just over 30 seconds left in the five-minute time-limit match.
TODAY on #WWESpeed!
It’s @AndradeElIdolo vs. @dragonlee95 for the #WWESpeed Championship! Will @AndradeElIdolo retain, or will we have a new champion? 🔥🏆 pic.twitter.com/v5I1OVSZi1
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2024
Lee earned a shot against Andrade after winning an eight-man #1 contender’s tournament in recent weeks. After winning in the opening round against Tavion Heights, Lee received a bye past the semi-finals due to a match between Sheamus and Bron Breakker ending in a draw. He then prevailed in the finals against Akira Tozawa to secure a shot against Andrade.
The victory marks a second title for Lee since joining the WWE roster in 2022. He previously also held NXT’s North American Championship.
Andrade, the second-ever WWE Speed Champion, first captured his title back in June and had defended it three times before dropping to Lee recently.
WWE Speed will now focus on a women’s tournament, with the winner meeting inaugural champ Candice LeRae in the coming weeks. Here is the bracket for the next few weeks:
- Zelina Vega vs. Chelsea Green
- Natalya vs. B-Fab
- Katana Chance vs. Alba Fyre
- Michin vs. Ivy Nile